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Oprah Winfrey will present Colman Domingo with the Montecito Award at the 40th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce will honored with the Cinema Vanguard Award at the 40th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

SantaBarbarian Zoe Saldaña was honored with the American Riviera Award at the 40th annual SBIFF.

Cinema maverick Timothée Chalamet was honored with the prestigious Arlington Artist of the Year Award at the 40th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF).

Oprah Winfrey will present Colman Domingo with the Montecito Award at the 40th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

Ralph Fiennes received the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the 40th annual SBIFF.

Angelina Jolie Receives Maltin Modern Master Award at SBIFF 2025

Iconic actor, writer, producer, and comedy legend Will Ferrell will be honored with the prestigious 17th annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival put out the following list of notable events for Tuesday, February 13th, 2024.

Join us as we delve into the illustrious evening at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival where Robert Downey Jr. was honored with the Maltin Modern Master Award. Discover how this cinematic giant’s journey from his early days to becoming a global icon captivated the audience, with insights from Leonard Maltin and heartfelt tributes from peers.

An evening of cinematic brilliance unfolded as Bradley Cooper was honored with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's Outstanding Performer of the Year Award. Surprise presenters Brad Pitt and the captivating Carey Mulligan were on hand to honor Cooper in our beautiful and historic Arlington Theatre. Pete Hammond of Deadline, a long time friend to the SBIFF skillfully navigated through a retrospective of Cooper's multi-faceted career - from his impactful acting roles to his distinguished work as a writer and director. Dive into the highlights of this the first tribute of the 39th edition of the festival.

Get ready for an evening of stellar performances at the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival! Join us on February 10, 2024, to celebrate the exceptional talents of Danielle Brooks, America Ferrera, and more as they receive the prestigious Virtuosos Award.

The 16th annual Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence in Film at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival will be presented to acclaimed actor Ryan Gosling

Mark Ruffalo was honored with the American Riviera Award February 11th at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Directors of the Year Award given to Justine Triet (ANATOMY OF A FALL) and Martin Scorsese (KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON).

Moderated by Anne Thompson of IndieWire, the SBIFF Writer's panel will feature 7 writers, all nominated for Oscars this year!

Paul Giamatti Honored With Cinema Vanguard Award February 14th at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival